Submit your work for The Recoulley First Year Composition Showcase

We officially recognize submitted essays toward the end of each spring semester. Students
receive a recognition certificate and the opportunity to attend a special event that
honors their work. Students also get to list the accomplishment on their résumé to
demonstrate excellent academic achievement.

Students: Showcase Your Writing!

The submission procedures are simple. Just do the following before or near the end
of each semester:

Let your 1101 or 1102 instructor know that you’re interested in submitting an essay
for showcasing and award recognition.

Be sure to keep all drafts of your work.

Submit a hardcopy of your essay to your instructor, so it can be posted on the Composition
Program’s Website if your instructor chooses your essay for showcasing and recognition.

Complete the Recoulley First Year Showcase Permission Form to allow the essay to be
electronically published by the composition program (download a copy of the permission form

Please actively contribute to this effort to showcase your work and what you do in
your composition classes.

Dr. Alfred "Rex" Recoulley taught at SPSU from 1981 to 1988. His knowledge of composition
and literature, along with his teaching style,made him a favorite with students. After
his death in 1988, Dr. Recoulley left funds to establish a writing award at SPSU.